#bcb9db Color Information

In a RGB color space, hex #bcb9db is composed of 73.7% red, 72.5% green and 85.9% blue. Whereas in a CMYK color space, it is composed of 14.2% cyan, 15.5% magenta, 0% yellow and 14.1% black. It has a hue angle of 245.3 degrees, a saturation of 32.1% and a lightness of 79.2%. #bcb9db color hex could be obtained by blending #ffffff with #7973b7. Closest websafe color is: #cccccc.

    • R 74
    • G 73
    • B 86
    RGB color chart
    • C 14
    • M 16
    • Y 0
    • K 14
    CMYK color chart

#bcb9db color description : Light grayish blue.

#bcb9db Color Conversion

The hexadecimal color #bcb9db has RGB values of R:188, G:185, B:219 and CMYK values of C:0.14, M:0.16, Y:0, K:0.14. Its decimal value is 12368347.

Hex triplet bcb9db #bcb9db
RGB Decimal 188, 185, 219 rgb(188,185,219)
RGB Percent 73.7, 72.5, 85.9 rgb(73.7%,72.5%,85.9%)
CMYK 14, 16, 0, 14
HSL 245.3°, 32.1, 79.2 hsl(245.3,32.1%,79.2%)
HSV (or HSB) 245.3°, 15.5, 85.9
Web Safe cccccc #cccccc
CIE-LAB 76.377, 7.782, -16.635
XYZ 50.872, 50.504, 74.082
xyY 0.29, 0.288, 50.504
CIE-LCH 76.377, 18.365, 295.07
CIE-LUV 76.377, -0.405, -27.137
Hunter-Lab 71.066, 3.412, -12.06
Binary 10111100, 10111001, 11011011

Color Schemes with #bcb9db

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Alternatives to #bcb9db

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#bcb9db Preview

Text with hexadecimal color #bcb9db

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CSS codes
.text {color:#bcb9db;}
.background {background-color:#bcb9db;}
.border {border:1px solid #bcb9db;}

Shades and Tints of #bcb9db

A shade is achieved by adding black to any pure hue, while a tint is created by mixing white to any pure color. In this example, #040408 is the darkest color, while #fafafc is the lightest one.

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Tones of #bcb9db

A tone is produced by adding gray to any pure hue. In this case, #c9c9cb is the less saturated color, while #a198fc is the most saturated one.

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Color Blindness Simulator

Below, you can see how #bcb9db is perceived by people affected by a color vision deficiency. This can be useful if you need to ensure your color combinations are accessible to color-blind users.

Monochromacy
  • #bebebe Achromatopsia 0.005% of the population
  • #bebdc4 Atypical Achromatopsia 0.001% of the population
Dichromacy
  • #b9bedd Protanopia 1% of men
  • #c2bbdd Deuteranopia 1% of men
  • #bcbfcd Tritanopia 0.001% of the population
Trichromacy
  • #babcdc Protanomaly 1% of men, 0.01% of women
  • #c0badc Deuteranomaly 6% of men, 0.4% of women
  • #bcbdd2 Tritanomaly 0.01% of the population